A recent post of mine described the concept of the hurt box – remember? Well today I did a session where I was expecting to dust off the hurt box and delve inside. Indeed, a previous episode of this session had me going far too deep into the hurt box and had me worried! This was because the session was based on set power levels and the levels I was aiming at should not have hurt so much! I have moved on a bit since that session, so today’s session was actually more taxing when looking at power levels – hence why I was expecting to open the hurt box today.
So it was a pleasant surprise when I completed the first 6 min effort at a certain power level (I won’t say exactly what level) and I felt much more comfortable ……yippee, I exclaimed as I placed the hurt box back on the shelf – won’t be needing you today, box of pain! Interestingly, I was maintaining a slightly slower cadence than normal. This slower cadence felt good and I was ‘at one’ with my bike. Once the 4 reps of 6 mins was completed I hot footed it outside and completed 4 x 800m with 1 min recovery. I consider that my running is taking a back seat at the moment, so, despite a strong wind blowing in one direction I was pleased to cruise 800m times of 3:10, 2:54, 2:58, 2:42.
I now need to make sure that I continue to make steady progress and not go berserk because I feel ok! I am acutely aware that all could come crashing down at any time. Another 70 mile ride with St Ives CC beckons on Sunday and I want to thank my wife for making it possible for me to ride on these Sunday mornings. The session really wipes out the entire morning, but the benefit is becoming plain to see. Hopefully, the reward will be awesome bike splits next year!
One problem that is bugging me at the moment is saddle sores! I have never suffered with these before and I am wondering if some quality shorts would help? I am loath to splash out on some Assos gear – no kit can warrant that ridiculous price tag! Maybe my £5.99 Aldi shorts are too far the opposite way! Oh well, out come the vaseline again!
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So it was a pleasant surprise when I completed the first 6 min effort at a certain power level (I won’t say exactly what level) and I felt much more comfortable ……yippee, I exclaimed as I placed the hurt box back on the shelf – won’t be needing you today, box of pain! Interestingly, I was maintaining a slightly slower cadence than normal. This slower cadence felt good and I was ‘at one’ with my bike. Once the 4 reps of 6 mins was completed I hot footed it outside and completed 4 x 800m with 1 min recovery. I consider that my running is taking a back seat at the moment, so, despite a strong wind blowing in one direction I was pleased to cruise 800m times of 3:10, 2:54, 2:58, 2:42.
I now need to make sure that I continue to make steady progress and not go berserk because I feel ok! I am acutely aware that all could come crashing down at any time. Another 70 mile ride with St Ives CC beckons on Sunday and I want to thank my wife for making it possible for me to ride on these Sunday mornings. The session really wipes out the entire morning, but the benefit is becoming plain to see. Hopefully, the reward will be awesome bike splits next year!
One problem that is bugging me at the moment is saddle sores! I have never suffered with these before and I am wondering if some quality shorts would help? I am loath to splash out on some Assos gear – no kit can warrant that ridiculous price tag! Maybe my £5.99 Aldi shorts are too far the opposite way! Oh well, out come the vaseline again!
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2 comments:
A thinner nosed saddle may help more than shorts....
I had the same problem but only after changing saddles to a wider nose you may also find your saddle has been overused and needs replacing....think of it as a shoe for your crotchafter a few miles you've broken it in but how far untill it is broken?
I had awful problems for years with saddle sores, however, since buying Bally's race bike (and putting the saddle on my trainer) thinks have improved VASTLY! It is much narrower than my previous saddles!
Also find using Sudocream (yep the nappy rash stuff) really helpful rather than Vaseline.
K
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